Earlier this week we shared a look inside our Disney Parks Blog “ Happily Ever After ” meet-up, which took place on the night of the show’s debut performance. You can literally see the excitement on the faces of our guests who came out to see this beautiful show. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the show’s opening with us!

This week we shared the exciting news that “ Rivers of Light ” will make its debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on February 17 – just a few days away! In honor of the show’s upcoming debut, we decided to share a few photos that have been released from the park’s new nighttime show so far. Celebrating the majesty of nature and the connection between animals and humans, “Rivers of Light” combines live performers, beautiful floating lanterns, glistening fountains, special effects and animal imagery projected on giant water screens. For more on how you can experience “Rivers of Light” during your next visit, click here . Read more about “Rivers of Light” here: ‘Rivers of Light’ Officially Opens February 17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reservations Open Today for Rivers of Light Dining Package Debuting February 17 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Some of the best photos we shared on the blog this week were snapped during our screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . The event, which took place Thursday night, gathered together 400 Disney Parks Blog readers at AMC Disney Springs 24 to celebrate Star Wars and enjoy the new film. Our readers not only enjoyed the latest Star Wars film, but enjoyed special photo opps in the lobby, received T-shirts and a few got to show off their own Star Wars -inspired outfits.

From miles of unspoiled beaches to golf courses, shopping and just plain fun, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is a quick trip down Florida’s East Coast from Walt Disney World Resort and a favorite for Disney Vacation Club members . The resort recently debuted a makeover that includes a new restaurant, market and bar with new menus; the expansive Wind & Waves Grill, with the adjacent Wine & Waves Market. Poolside, look for the new Wind & Waves Bar.

Earlier this week, Magic Kingdom Park welcomed a new holiday stage show, “ Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration ,” and we shared some of the first images from this new holiday extravaganza. And, we can’t get enough! How adorably “Holiday” are these shots? From all of the characters’ charming outfits, to the reindeer, to simple number of Disney characters on stage at one time, the show looks like a blast! You can catch “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration” only during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party events. Learn more about how you can attend a party here .

Last week I was able to photograph the new nighttime lighting display in Tomorrowland that takes our guests to a galaxy far, far away during Season of the Force at Disneyland park in California. After you have taken in all the new Star Wars experiences, make sure you return after dark to see – or photograph – this impressive lighting extravaganza. Gallery Disney Parks After Dark view all Disney Parks After Dark: Season of the Force Lights Up Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park by Paul Hiffmeyer: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog